If you were to hear that someone experienced ‘trauma,’ what do you envision? Do you see a combat-weary veteran, returning home and struggling to cope with what they have been through? Perhaps you think of a person who has just left a relationship with a physically abusive partner. Both of these scenarios are examples of what we refer to… Read More
Trauma
Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel the full range of emotions and experiences. - Integrated Listening
Children and Mental Health
Discussions about mental health are difficult to navigate, and it can be even harder when you are talking to your child about how they are doing. However, we need to make sure we are starting this conversation with our children early enough and often enough so we can be aware of changes in their mental status, demeanor or motivations. Our… Read More